BIO:  Philip J. Barnhart, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, West Manheim Township, Pg 200

PHILIP J. BARNHART, collecting agent and farmer, was born in Heidelberg Township, June 8, 1846, 
is a son of Adam and Eliza A. (Jackson) Barnhart, is of German-English origin and the eldest of 
a family of four living children.  He was reared on the farm, and received his education at the 
public schools of Heidelberg Township.  In 1864 he came to West Manheim Township, and settled 
near where he now lives.  He worked by the day until 1869, when he engaged in general 
merchandising at Green Point.  He continued this eight years, and since that time has been 
engaged in farming and as general collector.  In 1865 he married Barbara Kehlbaugh, a native of 
West Manheim Township, and daughter of Jacob Kehlbaugh.  Four children have been born to this 
union:  Mollie A., Lyman A., Missouri J. and Philip C.  He is a Democrat, and for many years 
has taken an active part in politics.  Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the Reformed Church.